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What are the UK visa rules for academic visitors?
Under the UK’s Immigration Rules for visitors, it is possible for overseas nationals to visit the UK for a temporary period, typically for either 6 or 12 months, for the purpose of engaging in academic activities. However, some overseas nationals will need a visit visa to do so, even if only applying for a stay of 6 months. Additionally, all academic visits lasting longer than 6 months will require an Academic Visitor visa, regardless of nationality.
Under the rules, a visit visa for academic purposes is a subcategory of the Standard Visitor visa, but is also known as an Academic Visitor visa. This visa will allow those from overseas academic institutions to take part in formal exchange arrangements with UK counterparts or to carry out their own research during a sabbatical from their home institution.
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